Dan Hartley
Soccer Analyst
Dan Hartley focuses on the global game — from the Premier League to MLS, CONCACAF and the World Cup cycle. His analysis is particularly strong on the tactical evolution of international football.
Articles by Dan Hartley
Joe Thompson's final assist is the emotional reset football fans needed
The football world reacts to the emotional news that Joe Thompson's widow …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Marcus Rashford's Barcelona nightmare has put the permanent deal in jeopardy
Marcus Rashford's permanent move to Barcelona is hanging by a thread after …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's European tightrope and Simeone's Camp Nou heist
Diego Simeone finally conquered Catalonia, while Arsenal's Champions League survival now hinges …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool's £165m double raid on Bayern is exactly the chaos they need
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a staggering £165.5m double deal for Bayern Munich's …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Rangers, Celtic and the mathematical cost of an April injury crisis
Losing a key player in April doesn't just cost goals — it …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Arne Slot's back-five gamble backfires against fluid PSG
Arne Slot changed Liverpool's shape for the Champions League quarter-final, but a …
1 month, 3 weeks agoGear Check: Real Madrid Scarves, Smart Shin Guards, and FC 25
We test out the latest smart shin guards, classic woven scarves, and …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Unai Emery isn't letting Aston Villa ignore the Bologna threat
Unai Emery warns Aston Villa that Bologna's tactical masterclass against Roma is …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Robert Lewandowski is a ghost of his former predatory self
Robert Lewandowski's tenure at Barcelona is reaching a critical inflection point as …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Flick's meltdown vs. the Alvarez factor: Fan reactions to the Barca disaster
Hansi Flick is coming undone after the Barca defeat, and the internet …
1 month, 3 weeks agoLiverpool are choking the finish line with a blindfold on
Liverpool are limping to the finish line, and honestly, they've looked like …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why David Raya’s shot-stopping metrics demand a world-class label
With a save percentage near 78%, David Raya is statistically outperforming the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool are walking into a tactical graveyard against PSG
Liverpool's Champions League hopes are fading fast. After a scoreless, toothless performance …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool's high-line gamble against PSG is a tactical dead end
Liverpool's high-line approach conceded an xG of 2.12 against PSG, exposing fundamental …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool's high-line gamble against PSG is a tactical dead end
Arne Slot's tactical limitations were on full display in Paris. With a …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Barcelona have no tactical answer to Simeone's Champions League block
A tactical breakdown of Barcelona's failure to penetrate against Simeone's compact defensive …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Madrid Hierarchy
A look at the current Madrid power hierarchy following their latest Champions …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Scottish title race is a math problem waiting to explode
The SPFL post-split fixtures are a desperate grab for drama. I break …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Micky van de Ven hamstring setback leaves Tottenham scrambling
Van de Ven’s recurring hamstring issues have struck again, leaving Tottenham’s defense …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Fallen Icons of the Johnson Surname
From the downfall of a former England winger to the peak of …
1 month, 3 weeks ago